De Ligt signs for Bayern, Lewandowski official - Tuesday's transfer round up

Cameron Smith

• 19 Jul 2022 16:53 CDT
• 3 min read

With pre-season well underway and domestic European leagues approaching their opening round of fixture, transfer activity remains high.

FootballTransfers runs down five of the biggest stories from 19 July 2022.

De Ligt joins Bayern

Bayern Munich completed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, with the fee paid at €80 million.

The Dutchman has signed a five-year deal at the club.

Lewandowski made official

Barcelona and Bayern had previously announced that an agreement in principle had been reached for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski, and the move has now been officially confirmed.

The Poland star has become Barcelona's fourth summer signing after Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha.

Diaby ends Newcastle rumours

Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby ended rumours linking him with a move to Newcastle by confirming he will stay at the club this season.

It comes after fellow PSG academy graduate Christopher Nkunku revealed he will be staying at Leizpig despite Premier League interest.

Tuchel reveals more on Broja's future

Chelsea striker Armando Broja has been heavily linked with a transfer away this summer, with West Ham, Everton, Newcastle and Napoli all interested.

However, Thomas Tuchel has issued an update on his transfer status.

Kounde close to Chelsea

Jules Kounde has edged closer to a move to Chelsea, with talks progressing massively over the day.

Presnel Kimpembe looks likely to stay at PSG, and signing Kounde is just what Chelsea need.